Head coach Lamine Sané has named 26 players for a residential training camp in Toubab Dialaw, from 26 to 31 October 2026, ahead of the U17 World Cup in Qatar. Diambars winger Sidy Barhama Ndiaye returns to the Lionceaux.
The Lionceaux are back in camp. According to wiwsport, Lamine Sané, head coach of Senegal U17, has called up 26 players for a residential training camp scheduled from 26 to 31 October 2026 at the Jules-François Bocandé Technical Development Centre in Toubab Dialaw. The gathering comes ahead of the U17 World Cup, set for 19 November to 13 December 2026 in Qatar.
The standout feature of the squad is the return of Sidy Barhama Ndiaye. The 17-year-old Diambars winger is back with the Lionceaux after a long absence: he had not been called up since the U17 AFCON 2025 in Morocco. According to wiwsport, this is his first call-up since Lamine Sané took charge of the national team, around three weeks before the world tournament kicks off.
A residential camp until 31 October
The Toubab Dialaw camp runs until 31 October 2026. The group comprises 26 players, split between Diambars, Jaraaf and the national team, according to the profiles given in the file.
The head coach must then shape a group blending experienced players with an awaited return, just weeks before the Qatar showpiece.
A squad that keeps its U17 African champions
The group retains several U17 African champions, according to wiwsport: Assane Sarr, Daouda Alassane Ba, Mamadou Diabate Gueye, Cheikh Dieng, Cheikh Thior, Lamine Mbengue, Maurice Biaye, Emile Niaga Sadio, Sega Fall Mbodji, Ibrahima Sow, Ibrahima Dione and Mouhamed Wagne.
Among the other players selected is Pape Mansour Gueye, the Jaraaf striker, called up after a brace against US Ouakam early in the season, again according to wiwsport.
Group F and the coach’s approach
In Qatar, Senegal will play in Group F, alongside Croatia, Cuba and Tajikistan, wiwsport reports. The end of the camp on 31 October will be the final step before departure for the tournament.
Before the UFOA-A U17 semi-final against Guinea, Lamine Sané had stressed the need to take it one step at a time, according to senego. The file does not specify how that principle will translate during the camp.